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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MANDELA DAY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 18/07/2025 0

It’s eleven years since the passing of the iconic Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his legacy of spreading love, peace and ubuntu lives on stronger every year. The 18th of July is Madiba’s birthday and what better way to honour and celebrate him than to give of our time and assist those less

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MAYOR CALLS FOR FREE REINSTATEMENT OF STOLEN RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONNECTION CABLES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 12/05/2025 0

The Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, during his State of the City Address (SOCA) in March 2025, made an announcement, calling for the removal of the fee for reinstatement of stolen residential service connection cables. As such, the city’s Energy department has immediately begun with a council approval process that will fast rack the amendment […]

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PRESS BRIEFING STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF EKURHULENI, ALDERMAN NKOSINDIPHILE XHAKAZA, ON EMPD STRIKE ACTION AND CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 09/05/2025 0

INTRODUCTIONGood morning members of the media, colleagues, and residents of Ekurhuleni. Today, I have called this press briefing to provide a comprehensive update on the recent events surrounding the unlawful strike action by members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the City’s response to these incidents, engagements with organised labour, and the

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STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EKURHULENI, ALD NKOSINDIPHILE XHAKAZA – REFLECTIONS ON THE FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE: BUILDING A RESPONSIVE CITY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 23/04/2025 0

As I reflect on my first year in office, I do so with a sense of humility towards the mammoth task that was bestowed upon me and renewed determination to continue the journey of transforming Ekurhuleni into a responsive, people-centred metro. It has been a year of stabilisation and strategic repositioning, anchored on a clear […]

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EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S EASTER MESSAGE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 17/04/2025 0

As we approach the sacred period of the Easter weekend, I extend my warmest greetings to all our community members who observe this meaningful time of reflection, renewal, and hope. Easter is a season that calls upon us to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and spiritual growth. It serves as a poignant reminder of […]

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MAYORAL COMMITTEE ENGAGES WITH EMPD OFFICERS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 20/03/2025 0

The Mayoral Committee (MayCo) delegation of the City of Ekurhuleni, comprising the MMC for Finance, Ald. Jongizizwe Dlabathi, MMC for Community Safety, Ald. Sizakele Masuku, and MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Ald. Sivuyile Ngodwana today met with representatives of the disgruntled Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers. The engagement, which

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EXECUTIVE MAYOR XHAKAZA TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISIT IN BEDFORDVIEW FOLLOWING PROLONGED WATER OUTAGES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 14/03/2025 0

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, will today, 14 March 2025, undertake an oversight visit to Bedfordview in response to the prolonged water shortages affecting the area on the G2 line of Rand Water. The visit aims to assess the situation on the ground and engage with affected residents. Executive […]

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EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF EKURHULENI TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GREEN & RESILIENT URBANSHIFT AFRICA FORUM 2025 IN NAIROBI

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 17/02/2025 0

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has today, 17 February 2025, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for a working visit to participate in the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum 2025 hosted by C40 Cities and UrbanShift. The high-level forum will convene over 250 participants from more than 30 African cities, […]

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SERVICE DELIVERY MAYORAL OUTREACH PROGRAM GOES TO VOSLOORUS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 13/02/2025 0

The Executive Mayor, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, resumes service delivery Fridays for year 2025 this week. The service delivery mayoral outreach program will tomorrow go to Vosloorus and sharp focus will be on houses affected by sinkholes. Other service delivery issues will also be attended to. Mayor Xhakaza will be joined by various members of the […]

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A CITY COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 03/02/2025 0

“Good governance is the foundation upon which all progress is built. If we fail in governance, we fail in service delivery” – has warned Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza.  Speaking in council, Xhakaza said: “We must lead with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and ensure that every decision we take benefits the people of Ekurhuleni.” […]